European Union — European Central Bank & Sanae Takaichi

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank raised interest rates in response to inflation fueled by the Iran war, becoming the first major central bank to do so, aiming to dampen consumer price inflation.

Sanae Takaichi: Sanae Takaichi, Japan's Prime Minister, engaged in discussions with Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian to facilitate oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz.

European Union — European Central Bank: The European Union — European Central Bank Forum is mentioned as a venue where United States — Federal Reserve Chair Kevin Warsh might speak, potentially influencing market sentiment.

Sanae Takaichi: Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi's government faces potential undermining of popularity due to rising import costs and inflation caused by the weak Japan — Japanese yen. She also unveiled a large investment plan with unclear funding sources.

European Union — European Central Bank: The President of the European Union — European Central Bank, Christine Lagarde, was ranked No. 2 on Forbes' list.